Role Purpose

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all financial operations for the C4 Transport and Equipment business units in Kenya. The role ensures accurate financial accounting, statutory and regulatory compliance, effective budgeting and forecasting, robust financial controls, and timely management reporting. The Finance Manager provides financial insight and strategic support to management to drive sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in line with IFRS and Kenyan statutory requirements
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across both business units
• Prepare monthly forecasts and conduct variance analysis against budgets
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all statutory returns, including VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, and corporate tax
• Liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and other regulatory bodies
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure ongoing compliance

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash positions and manage cash flow requirements
• Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions
• Ensure sufficient liquidity to support operational and capital needs

Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal financial controls and procedures
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members
• Set performance objectives and conduct regular reviews
• Identify training and development needs within the finance team

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• CPA(K) or ACCA certification required
• Master’s degree in Finance or MBA is an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting roles
• At least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory position in Kenya
• Experience in transport, logistics, or equipment rental industries is an advantage

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Kenyan tax laws, and statutory compliance
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel
• Experience with SAP or Oracle Financials is desirable

Core Competencies

• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Language

• Fluent in English and Swahili
• Additional local languages are an advantage

Working Conditions & Remuneration

Work Environment: Office-based with occasional visits to operational sites

Work Schedule: Standard working hours with extended hours during reporting cycles

Travel: Occasional local travel required

Salary Range: USD 1,800 – 2,200 per month, depending on experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting (100%)
• Compliance with tax and regulatory deadlines (100%)
• Budget variance maintained within ±5%
• Clean internal and external audit outcomes
• Cash flow forecast accuracy of at least 98%

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in line with IFRS and Kenyan statutory requirements
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes
• Lead the annual budgeting process across both business units
• Prepare monthly forecasts and conduct variance analysis against budgets
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all statutory returns, including VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, and corporate tax
• Liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and other regulatory bodies
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure ongoing compliance
• Monitor daily cash positions and manage cash flow requirements
• Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions
• Ensure sufficient liquidity to support operational and capital needs
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal financial controls and procedures
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members
• Set performance objectives and conduct regular reviews
• Identify training and development needs within the finance team

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Kenyan tax laws, and statutory compliance
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel
• Experience with SAP or Oracle Financials is desirable
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Fluent in English and Swahili
• Additional local languages are an advantage

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• CPA(K) or ACCA certification required
• Master’s degree in Finance or MBA is an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting roles
• At least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory position in Kenya
• Experience in transport, logistics, or equipment rental industries is an advantage